Some patients may develop temporary changes in eyesight. In these cases, vision should return to pre-treatment status within eight weeks of the completion of the treatments. There are other less common side effects and risks, which will be discussed before the therapy begins.
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Ben Kaminsky , Dermatology, answeredSee All 5 AnswersReflexology or Zone therapy is a healing art based upon the theory that there are reflex areas, or specific points, in the feet and hands that correspond to all the glands and organs in the body. The term "reflex" refers to the fact that these points are responsive to stimulus.
As with acupuncture and other touch modalities, reflexologists believe that nerve pathways exist throughout the body. When any of these pathways is blocked, the body experiences discomfort or “disease.” Reflexology is thought to revive this energy flow and bring the body back into homeostasis or a state of balance. -
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Multiple Sclerosis Foundation answeredPolarity therapy incorporates diet, exercise, bodywork, and counseling, and is based on the concept of the human energy field. Polarity practitioners believe that the body is similar to a bar magnet with a (+) pole at the top and a (-) pole at the bottom, and that by placing the hands on the body, it is possible to alter the energy flow and facilitate profound changes in both mind and body. -
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Dr. Vonda Wright, MD , Orthopedic Surgery, answeredHeat therapy is the use of heat, in the form of hot compresses, heat lamps, or heating pads, to cause blood vessels to dilate and increase blood flow to the injury site. Increased blood flow aids the healing process. Also called thermotherapy. -
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Cupping does not always cause bruising, although it can. There are two kinds of cupping. One is called sliding cups, where a cup is used to create a vacuum and then slid so it feels like a massage. It is sometimes called massage cupping and is really comfortable. It provides all the benefits of increasing the blood flow and breaking up scar tissue. It has some of the benefits of cupping and some of the benefits of massage.
The other kind of cupping is called stationary cupping, and that’s where a really strong vacuum-like suck is used and leaves darker marks, or darker marks can occur if there has been an injury. The sliding cups treatment is gentler and does not leave dark marks. People should talk to the acupuncturist about these treatment options.
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Discovery Health answeredSee All 6 AnswersThis treatment, which was used in ancient times and is still used today, involves applying empty cups to a patient's skin and then pumping or vacuuming the air out of the cups, to draw the blood toward the surface, or even through it.
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Dr. Vonda Wright, MD , Orthopedic Surgery, answeredCold therapy is the use of ice packs to reduce inflammation by constricting blood vessels and limiting blood flow to the injured tissues; this eases pain by numbing the injured area. It is generally used for only the first 48 hours after injury. Also called cryotherapy.
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Dr. Daniel Hsu, DAOM , Alternative & Complementary Medicine, answeredEar seeds, or ear beads, are actual mustard seeds that are treated and placed on tape, which are then pressed on acupuncture points on the ear. Watch as oriental medicine expert Daniel Hsu, DAOM, explains the benefits of using ears seed or beads.